WHO'S THE BODY?

THE Dalai Lama can even quell a row between supermodels. According to the latest on the fashion grapevine, Elle Macpherson has decided not to sue Heidi Klum after the German supermodel referred to herself as "The Body" – a nickname most famously associated with Elle. "A few people have made me stop in my tracks and the Dalai Lama would be one of them," the 43-year-old Australian supermodel admitted recently. When 33-year-old Klum launched a Victoria's Secret bra called The Body earlier this year by announcing, "They call me 'The Body' and now I have one named after me", Elle was reportedly outraged and threatened legal action. "We were initially flabbergasted," said one of her people. "We have numerous press clippings in the office referring to her as The Body. In terms of public record, that name belongs to Elle." But now Elle, who runs an underwear and skincare empire thought to be worth in the region of £34 million, has changed her mind. "It's no big deal for me," she said. "She can have it." (October 12 2006, AM)Dolly Jones